FREELANDER 2 GETS A PREMIUM OVERHAUL

LAND Rover has given the Freelander 2 a premium overhaul, delivering even better comfort, convenience and driving enjoyment.

New derivatives, colours, exterior design features, upgraded equipment levels and continued choice of refined and economical diesel engines, all contribute to make this 4x4 even better.

The Freelander is at its very best when equipped with four-wheel drive and Land Rover's excellent Terrain Response system for off-road driving. This clever set-up acts almost like an off-road expert sat alongside you, selecting the best traction mode for any given terrain type.

It sniffs out grip where none seems to exist while all of the Freelander's inherent all-terrain rightness (underbody protection, ground clearance, tight approach, breakover and departure angles) endows it with impressive off-road ability.

The big news comes inside where the cabin has come in for some significant updates. The first thing you notice when entering the Freelander 2's contemporary looking cabin is a restyled centre console. A smart instrument cluster with a 5-inch screen displaying primary vehicle-related information, such as temperature and fuel levels, gear positions and Terrain Response mode, now sits between the dials complemented by steering wheel toggle switches to operate the drop down menus and vehicle settings.

Both cabin space and safety are improved with the introduction of an intelligent electric parking brake.

The starter model, the Freelander S, is refreshingly simple with its standard cloth seats. The GS comes with full leather upholstery, and top of the range is now represented by the HSE LUX model which adds Windsor leather seats and 19-inch wheels.

All Freelanders are now equipped with Land Rover's Intelligent Power System Management (IPSM), which includes Smart Regenerative Charging.